Politics

Ahead of Ecuador's security referendum on Sunday, Gallup data show no other region in the world, apart from active war zones, feels less secure than Guayas.

Across a range of indicators, from the national government to the judiciary, the U.S. performs worse than its counterparts in the G7.

More Americans now say the U.S. is not doing enough to assist Ukraine in its war with Russia, while a majority still favor helping Ukraine reclaim its territory.

With a general election on the horizon, Britons are less satisfied than the rest of Western Europe with how their local communities are functioning.

More U.S. adults now than a year ago say they own an electric vehicle, but more also say they would not consider buying one.

The 2024 election isn't sparking unusually high or low enthusiasm among the American public. Republicans hold a slight enthusiasm edge over Democrats.

Americans are less likely now than in 2020 to think Joe Biden possesses a number of positive personal qualities. He still rates far better than Donald Trump for likability, but much worse than Trump for strong leadership.

Roughly equal percentages of Americans say only Trump, only Biden or neither would make a good president. Independents are skeptical of both.

Inflation and immigration rank among Americans' top issue concerns for the country when asked about national problems in March.

A majority of U.S. adults now disapprove of Israel's military action in Gaza, a shift from the prior survey in November.

Biden's job approval rating is 40%, while ratings of his handling of the economy, foreign affairs and the Middle East situation are below his overall approval.

China and Russia are the top countries Americans name as the greatest U.S. enemy, but mentions of each are down. More now name Iran and the U.S. itself.

About six in 10 Americans think the COVID-19 pandemic is over, but roughly the same proportion of adults say their lives are not back to normal.

LGBTQ+ identification in the U.S. continues to inch up, with 7.6% of all U.S. adults, and more than one in five Gen Z adults, identifying this way.

Majorities are dissatisfied with the United States' global position, think the U.S. is viewed unfavorably and believe world leaders do not respect Biden.

Most women and close to half of men in the U.S. think the country would be governed better if more women were in political office.

Cyberterrorism and U.S. adversaries developing nuclear weapons continue to rank as the most worrisome global issues to Americans, but fewer than in recent years find China's economic power highly concerning.

Americans' opinions of both Israel and the Palestinian Authority have declined in the past year, but they still view Israel much more positively.

A plurality of Americans continue to think the United States' commitment to NATO should be kept as it is now, and a majority still say the U.N. is doing a poor job.

Sharply more Americans than in January name immigration as the most important problem facing the U.S. The issue ranks first on the list.